[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 219 (Tuesday, November 12, 1996)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58087-58088]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-28444]


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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


Request for Public Comment

    Upon Written Request, Copies Available From: Securities and 
Exchange Commission, Office of Filings and Information Services, 
Washington, DC 20549.
    Extension: Rule 24b-1, SEC File No. 270-205, OMB Control No. 3235-
0194.
    Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act 
of 1995

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(44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.), the Securities and Exchange Commission 
(``Commission'') is publishing the following summary of collection for 
public comment.
    Rule 24b-1 (17 CFR 240.24b-1) requires a national securities 
exchange to keep and make available for public inspection a copy of its 
registration statement and exhibits filed with the Commission, along 
with any amendments thereto.
    There are eight national securities exchanges that spend 
approximately one half hour each complying with this rule, for an 
aggregate total compliance burden of four hours per year. The staff 
estimates that the average cost per respondent is $63 per year, 
calculated as one half hour of clerical time ($7) plus copying ($12) 
plus storage ($44), resulting in a total cost of compliance for the 
respondents of $504.
    Written comments are invited on: (a) whether the proposed 
collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of 
the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall 
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of 
the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to 
enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be 
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of 
information on respondents, including through the use of automated 
collection techniques or other forms of information technology. 
Consideration will be given to comments and suggestions submitted in 
writing within 60 days of this publication.
    Direct your written comments to Michael E. Bartell, Associate 
Executive Director, Office of Information Technology, Securities and 
Exchange Commission, 450 5th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20549.

    Dated: November 4, 1996.
Margaret H. McFarland,
Deputy Secretary.
[FR Doc. 96-28444 Filed 11-8-96; 8:45 am]
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